When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Silverton 35 Motor Yacht 2011 and the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 are semi displacement designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Silverton 35 Motor Yacht 2011 measures 40,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 at 37,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Silverton 35 Motor Yacht 2011 tips the scales at 22 618 lbs — 19 763 lbs more than the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 at 2 855 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Silverton 35 Motor Yacht 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 286 gal and 286 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Silverton 35 Motor Yacht 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Silverton 35 Motor Yacht 2011 could be the deciding factor.